A study to measure the Glycemic Index values of NZFOS+ Yacon Concentrate syrup product Using glucose as the reference food (GI = 100), foods with a GI value less than 55 are currently considered to be low-GI foods. Foods with a GI value between 56-69 are
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Yacon (Smallanthus sonchifolius), a perennial plant of the family Asteraceae native to the Andean regions of South America, is an abundant source of fructooligosaccharides (FOS). This comprehensive review of the literature addressed the role of yacon supplementation in promoting health and reducing the risk of
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BACKGROUND & AIMS: Syrup obtained from yacon roots could be well positioned as a nutraceutical product due to its high fructooligosaccharides content. We examined the beneficial effects and tolerance of yacon syrup on human health. METHODS: Obese and slightly dyslipidemic pre-menopausal women were studied over a
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